How To Fix G00849 - The maximum number (&1) of held documents has been reached

G00849 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 849

• Message text: The maximum number (&1) of held documents has been reached

What causes this issue?

The maximum number (&V1&)for held documents in the file has been
reached.

System Response

Document cannot be held.

How to fix this error?

Remove at least a portion of the held documents from the file, or post
at least a portion of these documents. When posted, held documents are
automatically removed from the file, as long as it is not been selected
as a sample document.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

G00849 - Details

• The SAP error message G00849, which states "The maximum number (&1) of held documents has been reached," typically occurs when a user or process attempts to hold more documents than the system is configured to allow. This can happen in various contexts, such as during document processing in financial transactions, inventory management, or other modules where document holding is relevant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The system has a predefined limit on the number of documents that can be held at one time. This limit is set in the configuration and can vary based on the specific business process or module.
  System Performance: The limit may be in place to ensure optimal system performance and prevent excessive resource consumption.
  User or Process Behavior: A user or automated process may be attempting to hold too many documents simultaneously, exceeding the configured limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the specific module where the error occurs. Look for